Sphaeralcea Species, Copper Globemallow, Narrowleaf Desertmallow, Narrow-Leaved Globemallow
Sphaeralceaangustifolia

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Sphaeralcea (sfeer-AL-see-uh)
Species: angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh)

Synonym:Sphaeralcea angustifolia subsp. cuspidata

Synonym:Sphaeralcea angustifolia var. cuspidata

Synonym:Sphaeralcea angustifolia subsp. lobata

Synonym:Sphaeralcea cuspidata

Synonym:Sphaeralcea lobata

Category
Herbs
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting